Resources
In Broad Strokes
For Makers
Use the handy Makers Map from the Design Thinking Initiative to find making spaces across campus open to the Smith community—prototypes, videos, computer games, protest signs, clothing and much more! If you have an idea, we can find a way to make it tangible.
The Art Libraries
Smith is home to not one but two art libraries, filled with abundant resources and librarians who are eager to share their knowledge with you.
Art Student Groups
There are over 60 arts and cultural student groups on campus through the Office of Student Engagement. From a cappella groups to literary magazines, from dance groups to theater clubs—there are so many ways you can find your creativity outside of the classroom.
Open Hours in Creative Spaces
Design Thinking Initiative (DTI)
9 a.m.–5 p.m. on weekdays, and during staffed hours
Office of Student Engagement Resource Room
7 a.m.–midnight on weekdays
9 a.m.–midnight on weekends
Center for Design & Fabrication
8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. on weekdays, with an hour closed for lunch.
Occasionally open later in the evening if required. Appointments are strongly suggested.
Gaming Lab
T 7–9 p.m.; Th 3:30–5 p.m. and 6–8 p.m.; F & Sa 6–10 p.m.
Mendenhall Scene Shop
T 6–8:30 p.m.
Note: People who are working on an independent project in the shop need to have one person working with them who has been previously trained through work study or T200, and people who want to work with Amy Putnam on the semester’s project (this semester the CNC machine) do not need previous training.
Mendenhall Costume Shop
F 1–4 p.m.
Show Your Stuff
There are several ways you can display your artwork at Smith, both on campus and beyond.